How far is Middleburgh, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Middleburgh, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Herkimer County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middleburgh and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middleburgh and Syracuse.
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Start on Cliff Street
132 m · 22 sec · Cliff Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
998 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto River Street
3253 ft · 55 sec · River Street
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Continue on State Highway 30
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 30
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Continue on Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 30
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30
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Continue on Zicha Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zicha Road
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Continue on Junction Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Junction Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Junction Road
3004 ft · 57 sec · Junction Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 30A
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 30A
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Continue straight
13.3 mi · 18 min
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Turn straight onto State Highway 5S
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 5S
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Continue on East Main Street
1236 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1152 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
2172 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
82.2 mi · 1 hr 35 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 481: Syracuse, Oswego
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 481 South: Syracuse, Fairgrounds, Binghamton
2580 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 690 West: Syracuse, Fairgrounds
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Townsend Street, Downtown
1280 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto North Townsend Street
153 m · 16 sec · North Townsend Street
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Turn right onto East Water Street
146 m · 16 sec · East Water Street
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Turn left onto South State Street
840 ft · 20 sec · South State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middleburgh and Syracuse.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
82.2 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Middleburgh and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middleburgh to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km) and usually takes 02h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Middleburgh and 62 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.17 one way or $38.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Middleburgh and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Frankfort
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frankfort.
Union Station
Rome station
Amsterdam station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middleburgh and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 97.05 mi (156.19 km).
#1 Middleburgh
City in Schoharie County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,544 |
| Coordinates | 42.5986900, -74.3329200 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Syracuse
The fifth most populous city in New York.
| Population | 141,229 |
| Coordinates | 43.0481200, -76.1474200 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $19.17 | $38.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $21.47 | $42.94 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $23.20 | $46.39 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $28.05 | $56.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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